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Susan’s Birds

My beloved Susan (wife/partner/Princess) loves birds. Doesn’t matter the kind, size, shape, or call. All birds are her friends. It’s something that’s been in her life as long as she remembers. When we first courted, I visited her when she worked with horses (she’s quite the equestrian). I mention to her that the horses she … Continue reading "Susan’s Birds"

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 7)

The Alibi – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 7)   Penny and Tommy emerged from the Logan side of the harbor tunnels. She glanced occasionally at stores, traffic, pedestrians, and remained quiet as they drove up 1A towards Revere. “Long way home, don’t you think?” Tommy glanced at her in the rear-view … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 7)"

The Scout

Last time I mentioned the need for broad attention in The Wild. Often there’s a lot going on and even those who’re trained in situational awareness techniques need help from their friends. In The Wild, this often takes the form of scouts. Any predator species which recognizes group identity sends out scouts who report back … Continue reading "The Scout"

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 6)

The Alibi – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 6)   Naomi took a final tour of the store, stood before her open changing room locker, gathered her things, and surveyed the employee lounge. It was a little past the end of 3rd shift, the time when insomniacs and early risers mingled, the … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 6)"

April 2024 Newsletter

You said you weren’t going to do a newsletter, Joseph

An Attentive Lad

To survive in The Wild, one must pay attention. Two-Legs pay selective attention. We devote the majority of our neural resources to whatever interests us at the moment. Which is why we – the modern “we” – don’t do well in The Wild. Pay too much attention to any one thing and some other one … Continue reading "An Attentive Lad"

Unraveling Mystery, Metaphysics, and Romance – Snippet 2 “Real Life is Convoluted”

I recently had the good fortune to be interviewed by Betsy Wurzel, host of Chatting with Betsy, and you’ll be shocked to learn we talked about Unraveling Mystery, Metaphysics, and Romance. Okay, we pretty much talked about my latest novel, Search, with some brief forays into my other works. Today’s snippet deals with how honoring … Continue reading "Unraveling Mystery, Metaphysics, and Romance – Snippet 2 “Real Life is Convoluted”"

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 5)

The Alibi – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 5)   Penny sipped water from the cup Connelly handed her. Half way through listening to his offer she handed him the cup. “Do you have anything stronger?” “Such as?” “Coffee. A double espresso if you have it. A shred of lemon peel on … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 43 Section V Mega Chapter 2 (part 5)"

The Lady Dines

Sometimes I realize I’m here to observe. Authors…good authors…do little more than observe and document. Note I don’t claim anything about writing. Writing? No. Documenting? Yes. Good authors…the best authors…are retellers of tales they’ve witnessed perhaps too often. So often they make a lasting impression. Although I know some lasting impressions only need to occur … Continue reading "The Lady Dines"

Unraveling Mystery, Metaphysics, and Romance – Snippet 1 “What made you write this book?”

I recently had the good fortune to be interviewed by Betsy Wurzel, host of Chatting with Betsy, and you’ll be shocked to learn we talked about Unraveling Mystery, Metaphysics, and Romance. Okay, we pretty much talked about my latest novel, Search, with some brief forays into my other works. Today’s snippet deals with how Search … Continue reading "Unraveling Mystery, Metaphysics, and Romance – Snippet 1 “What made you write this book?”"